Arif Hamid Butt, a member of the Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N), is allegedly embroiled in serious fraud accusations, claiming familial ties to prominent political figures Nawaz Sharif and Shahbaz Sharif. He is accused of exploiting this supposed connection to extort money from local residents.
According to sources close to ProperGaanda, Butt allegedly promised complainants a sum of 8 million Pakistani Rupees but issued a bounced cheque for only 6.5 million.
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Following this incident, he secured pre-arrest bail but reportedly failed to negotiate a settlement with those filing charges against him. When a judge suggested that his bail might be revoked, Butt fled the court and has since evaded law enforcement, now listed as a fugitive (“istihari”).
Despite the serious allegations, including a bounced cheque and evading court proceedings, Butt remains at large, prompting questions about why no action has been taken against him.
Complainants have lodged applications with both the Chief Minister and Lahore’s Capital City Police Officer (CCPO), yet Butt’s freedom continues. This situation has raised suspicions that his political connections may be shielding him from accountability.
As the public demands justice, concerns grow over whether authorities will finally act to demonstrate that no one is above the law.